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9.1K views 25 replies 9 participants last post by  rioforte1  
#1 ·
Since I took this car, I have had a rough idle when the engine is warmed up fully.

The rpm goes very low around 600.

I cleaned the air intake and the mass air flow as well.

What can be?

Over all the engine goes very well.
 
#2 ·
Is check engine light on?
If so, need to get the code(s).
How many miles on the car?
We had such a problem this summer, car (2016 Forte 1.8) would die when hot, at idle. Later, Replaced gas cap, ccv, pcsv, mass sensor, gas tank pressure sensor... We were on a trip and didn't have my Scangauge to get the codes.
I'd guess yours has a problem with the vapor system too.
 
#3 · (Edited)
plugs, correct type spark plugs, spark plug gap.

Ignition coil pack or packs, ignition coil pack insulation cracked, cracks, missing, deteriorated, wire harnesses loose/not seated connected correctly, wires pulled/pins making contact.

Check level of fluids.

Battery, alternator, battery cables, MAP/MAF, PCV, dirty filthy gunked up throttle body.

It can be several things.

Drive vehicle to local Autozone/O'Reilly's for free OBD2 scan if no OBD2 in tool box.

Can be bought from Autozone, O'Reilly's, Walmart & local FB marketplace.
 
#8 ·
Spark plugs, correct type spark plugs, spark plug gap.

Ignition coil pack or packs, ignition coil pack insulation cracked, cracks, missing, deteriorated, wire harnesses loose/not seated connected correctly, wires pulled/pins making contact.

Check level of fluids.

Battery, alternator, battery cables, MAP/MAF, PCV, dirty filthy gunked up throttle body.

It can be several things.

Drive vehicle to local Autozone/O'Reilly's for free OBD2 scan if no OBD2 in tool box.

Can be bought from Autozone, O'Reilly's, Walmart & local FB marketplace.
We cleaned the air intake and the air mass sensor as well.
Changed oils transmission (manual) Royal purple and engine with mobil1 0-30w right after bought, air filter as well.
Everything looks new I did not check the sparks yet since the car runs great maybe I will check them after winter, I do not want to mess too much now with the engine I'm going to face a very cold starts soon since I live in Toronto
 
#16 ·
Today the idle is almost perfect, I can say that it is improving a lot, maybe the air intake and the mass air sensor were the problems and the computer is adjusting slowly.
The UCL smooths the idle too, as one of many positive effects on the engine.
My Idle goes like in the picture,I thought it was too low.
Image
 
#17 ·
Fuel tank pressure sensor + KIA gas cap+ shipping $98.69
KIA CCV + shipping $32.38
KIA fuel filler hose + fuel pump O-ring + shipping $51.95

Along this journey, I also bought off-brand PCV valve, MAP, purge valve, gas cap, but ended up using either Kia parts, or reusing original parts.

We still get p0455, but after erasing it, now it takes a week or more to trip again. I don't care anymore because we don't have inspections in AL, and the car runs fine.

When we had major problems this summer, with car dying at idle, not starting after gas fill-up, etc, the only meaningful new parts were CCV and gas cap. After that, it ran ok. I ignore the p0455, and taught swmbo how to erase it.
 
#24 ·
I think OM says to use Top Tier gas.
However, I've never noticed any difference with the brand of gas used.
I have not noticed any difference either when I’ve had to use non-Top Tier gas. However, if it’s available, I prefer to use it.

Also, if you’re using non-Top Tier (or any gas for that matter), make sure you use a station that sees heavy use. Less chance the fuel is sitting around getting contaminated.